Adjusting Belt Tension (Al); Adjusting Belt Tension (Al) - Cushman 646442 Owner's Manual

ADJUsTING BElT TENsIoN (Al)

the engine belt drives the alterna-
tor and coolant pump. if the tension
of this belt is below the specification,
the alternator efficiency decreases,
resulting in insufficient battery charge
level and low coolant circulation effi-
ciency.
if the tension of this belt is too high,
it wears rapidly and service life of the
coolant pump bearing is shortened.
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in this vehicle, the electric fan is
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not installed to the engine, but to
the radiator under the hood.
1. park the vehicle on level ground
and apply the parking brake firmly.
2. stop the engine and remove the
engine inspection shield and seat
cushion
(1) adjusting bolt (a) belt tension
3. loosen the adjusting bolt on the
top of the alternator as well as the
hinge bolt on the bottom of the al-
ternator.
4. leverage the alternator toward the
outside.
5. fix the upper adjusting bolt and
push down the section a of the
belt to measure the tension.
standard
1 in. (25 mm) when pressing
belt tension
(a)
6. if necessary, loosen the adjusting
bolt and make adjustment. then,
measure the tension again.
7. after adjustment, tighten the hinge
bolt firmly. check the adjusting
bolt is tightened as well.
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If getting too close to rotating
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parts, such as the belt, dur-
ing the engine is running, your
clothes or part of your body
can be caught.
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center of belt
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